Heathcote railway line
Railway line in Australia
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The Heathcote railway line was a cross-country link between Bendigo and Heathcote Junction. It was partly opened in 1888 and, by 1890, it was fully operational.[2] It was partially closed in 1958 and fully closed in 1968.
7 November 1968: (Heathcote - Heathcote Junction)
29 May 1990: (Rangelea - North Bendigo Junction)| Heathcote Railway Line | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Termini | |
| History | |
| Opened | August 1890 |
| Closed | 3 December 1958: (Rangelea - Heathcote)
7 November 1968: (Heathcote - Heathcote Junction) 29 May 1990: (Rangelea - North Bendigo Junction) |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 111.5[1] km (69.3 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) |
In 1975, it was decided to dismantle the track and, today, only some trestle bridges remain.[3]
History
The line was authorised by the Victorian Parliament in 1881, and construction began in 1888.[citation needed] The first section, between Heathcote and Bendigo opened in October 1888, and the entire line became operational in August 1890.[4] Including 50 bridges, the line took 21 months to complete, at a cost of 88,409 pounds, with two derailments during the process.[5]
Stations
Today
The original line may have been ripped up, but there are few instances where the original track still remains. It now makes up the O'Keefe Rail Trail